Chevrolet Sonic Ratings, Reviews and Analysis

Pricing Trends

The average LemonFree listing price for a
Chevrolet Sonic in California:

2013$15,194

Safety Ratings and Recalls

Safety

2014 Chevrolet Sonic

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Overall

Overall Front Crash

Front Crash Driver Side

Front Crash Passenger Side

Overall Side Crash

Side Crash Driver Side

Side Crash Passenger Side

Rollover

Side Pole Crash

Recall Notices

2016 Chevrolet Sonic (6/10/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V422000

Component Name: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Description: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

2016 Chevrolet Sonic (6/10/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V422000

Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Description: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

2015 Chevrolet Sonic (6/10/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V422000

Component Name: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Description: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

2015 Chevrolet Sonic (6/10/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V422000

Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Description: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

2016 Chevrolet Sonic (4/28/2016)

Campaign Number: 16V257000

Component Name: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Description: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

Defect: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Corrective Action: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.